Welcome to the ALX Software Engineering Program! Here, our dedicated mentors are like your personal GPS, guiding you through the twists and turns of your learning journey.

While we thrive on peer-based collaboration, we know there are moments when you need expert advice. That’s when our mentors step in, offering the insights and technical know-how to keep you on the right path. Together, we’re navigating the road to success, and we’re excited to have you along for the ride!

Mentor Expertise and Support

Our mentors are skilled in different programming languages and technical ideas. They have the know-how to guide you in specific topics, making sure you’re comfortable and on track with your learning.

The program spans four sections over twelve months, each delving into related concepts with the specialization having the option to choose between front end or back end. Think of the section as months with related content, happening after every three months.

After each section, you will have a break and when you get back you will have new mentors to support you and they will introduce you to the new section.

Guided Support and Interaction

In each section, there are special mentors who know a lot about that area. Think of them as experts who really get what you’re learning. They know the common problems you might run into and are there to help with those issues and guide you through projects.

Getting Support you Need

There are several ways to connect with mentors:

1. Sessions

Engage in interactive sessions led by section mentors. These sessions will cover specific concepts, address questions, and provide guidance when you encounter roadblocks.

2. Slack

Our official communication platform, Slack, is where you can interact with mentors and peers, ask questions, and receive important updates. Regularly check Slack to stay informed. Use the following tags to seek help from mentors:

Now Here’s How To Contact your Mentor for each Section/Sprint

Here’s how you can know your Cohort Number;

• Your Slack Profile
• Your Intranet Profile

Still cannot spot it, contact a Mentor on Slack or send a message to softwareengineering@alx.app

Now that you know your Cohort Number, this is how to use the Mentor Tag

Note: X is your cohort number. i.e if you are in Cohort 12, then to tag a mentor you will use c12mentor

Now meet your Mentors

Section 1 (Month 0, 1, 2 )

Use the:@cXmentors tag With this, all section 1 mentors who are; Firdaus, Andrew, Erick, Leykun and Amanuel(OOO for now, to be back in October) will be notified. Meet your Section/Sprint 1 Mentors

Section 2 (Month 3, 4, 5)

Use the: @cXmentors tag With this, all section 2 mentors who are; Danson, Nehemiah and Derrick will be notified. Now meet your Section/Sprint 2 Mentors

Section 3 (Month 6, 7, 8)

Use the: @cXmentors tag With this, all section 3 mentors who are; Charles, Alfred and Yosef will be notified. Now meet your Section/Sprint 2 Mentors

Specialization (month 9, 10, 11)

Use the: @cXmentors tag With this, all Specialization mentors who are; Maarten will be notified. No changes here, but in case you have not met our Specialization Maestro

These tags ensure your message reaches the relevant mentor who can assist you with challenges.

Slack DMs

You can use the help options we’ve mentioned, but if you need quick, personal support, just send us a direct message. We’re here to help!

We hope you make the most of this new model,

Cheers to a continued support.

Happy Learning!